My DD was the same around 5-6 months.She also had a dummy and i was always having to dig round the cot and find it. I was also giving her milk if she didnt settle. I found that when she started to walk she slept longer periods.Even now at 18months she wakes during the night,however most times she self settles.I found reading pinky's books comforting.I dont even bother to try control crying now,i just go with the flow of what she and i want.I figure in another couple of yrs she will be sleeping through!
Goodluck,i now wonder what my new to be bundle is going to bring me in terms of sleep.